Socca

Golden, crispy, and delightfully simple, socca is a savory chickpea flour flatbread hailing from the sun-soaked streets of southern France. This gluten-free, vegan recipe combines just a handful of pantry staples—chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and a touch of salt—to create a protein-rich, naturally nutty bread that’s baked to perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet. With its irresistibly crisp edges and tender, slightly blistered center, socca is as versatile as it is satisfying. Enjoy it warm as a standalone snack, a side to soups and salads, or dress it up with fresh herbs, spices, or a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant appetizer. Ready in under an hour, this Mediterranean delight is the perfect addition to your repertoire of quick and healthy flatbreads.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 1 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper or optional spices (e.g., cumin, paprika)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary or other herbs (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, olive oil (2 tablespoons), and salt until you have a smooth batter. The consistency will be similar to pancake batter.

Step 2

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flour hydrate and results in a better texture.

Step 3

While the batter rests, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan into the oven to heat up as the oven preheats.

Step 4

Once the oven and skillet are hot, carefully remove the skillet from the oven (using oven mitts) and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Swirl the skillet to coat the bottom evenly.

Step 5

Pour the chickpea batter into the skillet, tilting it to ensure the batter spreads evenly.

Step 6

Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the socca is set, golden brown on the edges, and slightly blistered on the surface.

Step 7

If you’d like additional browning, switch the oven to broil mode for the last 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 8

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and use a spatula to loosen the socca. Transfer it to a cutting board or serving plate.

Step 9

Optionally, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, herbs, or spices for extra flavor. Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(411.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	863.9

Total Fat 50.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1268.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 28.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.6mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1067.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 34.4%